REVEALED: The BH Star Semi-Finalists 2019

Semi-finalists for the BH Star Awards were revealed at a special invitation-only reception at Shorefield Holidays’ Oakdene Forest Park at St Leonard’s on Tuesday night.

BH Star Awards semi finalists

Launched to honour and bring public recognition for varied achievements and positive contributions from those professionals working across the hospitality, tourism and retail sector, these new awards not only recognise and celebrate the BH region’s best-loved tourism, hospitality and retail businesses from the BH postcode areas: Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and Wimborne, plus surrounding towns and villages.

Georgie Kelly and Taya Street

Simon Pitman, Shorefield’s group head of marketing, said: “We congratulate all the semi-finalists. Every one represents a business covering tourism, hospitality and retail, which contribute significantly to our local economy.”

Lloyd Barwick, Sally Barwick and James Dixon-Box

The awards were also supported by sponsors and partners including: A-One Insurance Group, County Foods, Country Fare, Mploy, Goadsby, Eskimo EPOS, Meridian Lifts, Meridian Air Conditioning, Oceana Hotel Group, Nativ, Ist Waste Management, Bournemouth Echo, Wave 105, ELIS, Templar Wines, Conker Spirit, Amica and Expect Best.

Initial judging was carried out by representatives comprising of independent trade and business executives and educators, entrepreneurs and innovators. They will now make their final decisions as to who the BH Star winners are, which will be revealed at a gala dinner and awards ceremony at The Lighthouse, Poole, on Thursday 14th March.

Jackie Phillipson (right) organiser of the BH Star Awards with one of the semi finalists

Jackie Phillipson, co-founder of ROUTEpr and Events, organiser and curator of the Star Awards, said: “The judging panel was impressed by business growth, vision, drive and development. Well done to all entrants, semi-finalists.”

“The categories have a clear focus and are open to businesses, suppliers and individuals. As we approach the final judging, our focus now turns to staging a glamorous and stunning gala ceremony and dinner, which will be the standout event for making regional connections.”

Stu Reeves, Alex West and Abi Kane

“The value of winning, kudos and related publicity mean that the winners have something to shout about as they return to congratulate their teams. They act as ambassadors for the future and for other regional Star Awards.”

The BH Star Award winners will be announced at a gala dinner and ceremony at The Lighthouse, Poole, on March 14. Tickets are now on sale. Visit the bhstars.co.uk to find out more and to purchase tickets.

The BH Star Semi-Finalists 2019 are:

ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR AWARD

Adventure Wonderland

Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park

Marvo Mysteries Escape Room

New Forest Water Park

Poole Hill Brewery

CHEF OF THE YEAR

Antonio Balmon, Lolas

Christian Orner, Salt Co

Dean Kavara, Banque & Bohem

Jordan Hale, The Goods Yard

Luke Jefford, The Tickled Pig

Maciek Kijewski, Molecular Magic

Manash Choudhry, Hotel Collingwood

Matt Budden, Hilton, Schpoons & Forx

Pete Tofis, The Connaught Hotel

Sarah-Ali Choudhury

Steve Hall, The Noisy Lobster

PUB OF THE YEAR

1812 Lounge Bar and Restaurant

Bodega

Chaplins

Church St. Gin House

Jenkins & Sons

Renoufs Westbourne

The Silent Woman

Boutique Hotel

The Grove Hotel

The Lord Bute

The Urban Beach Hotel

Tiien Boutique Hotel

Business Tourism & Venue

Dorset Cruises

Hilton Bournemouth

Hotel Miramar

Marsham Court Hotel

Oceana Hotel Group

Parley Manor Weddings

Café / Tea Room

Binnies Cafe

Frieda's Tearoom

Little Pickle Deli Cafe

Number 9 on the Green

Pause Cat Cafe

The Paddle

Upton Central Coffee Shop

COMMUNITY AWARD

Bourne Free

Bournemouth Rocks 2018

Bournemouth University

Dorset Foodie Family

Ellis Jones Solicitors

Frankenfest 2018

HAT (Highcliffe Action Team)

Hays Travel Southbourne

Poole Bay Rotary

Poole Hill Brewery

Shelley Theatre

Wave Project

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa

Country Fare

Hotel Collingwood

Hotel Miramar

PRC Streamline Taxis

Tiien Boutique Hotel

Webster Family Butchers

Willow Floristry

DINING EXPERIENCE

Art Sushi

Christian Orner, SALT Co

Lolas

Molecular Magic Creative Catering

Renoufs Westbourne

Renoufs Wimborne

The Jetty

The Larder House

The Noisy Lobster

The Tickled Pig

Tiien Thai Restaurant

Urban Reef Restaurant

EDUCATION & MENTORING

BU Dept of Tourism & Hospitality

Capital School of English

Trainer Lash

ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY

Anna's Sorbet Lollies

Handmade New Forest & The Naked Pantry

Poole Hill Brewery

South Lytchett Manor Caravan & Camping Park

Sturts Community Trust

Terrior Tapas

The Urban Guild

GETTING ABOUT

Dorset Cruises

Morebus

PRC Streamline Taxis

South Coast Caravan Hire

INNOVATION OR PRODUCT OF THE YEAR

Anna's Sorbet Lollies

Capital School of English

Conker Spirit - RNLI Navy Strength Gin

Drop the Anchor Brewery

Food For Thought Cookery School

Handmade New Forest & The Naked Pantry

Nativ Hot Sauce

Soapbox Spirits Ltd, Pothecary Gin

South Coast Caravan Hire

Terrior Tapas, The Larder House

Yomp and Chomp

INVESTING IN PEOPLE

Brewhouse and Kitchen

Hilton Bournemouth

SAMEE

The Green House Hotel and Arbor Restaurant

Village Hotel Bournemouth

LARGE HOTEL

Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa

Hilton Hotel Bournemouth

Hotel Collingwood

Hotel Miramar

The Cumberland Hotel

The Marsham Court Hotel

Village Hotel Bournemouth

LEADING STAR, UNSUNG HERO

Andy Lennox, Zim Braai

Don Nutt, Poole Bay Rotary

Fiona McArthur, SOSBA

Ian Goode, Goode Experience

Jane Hart, Oakemedians

Keith Hemmings, Morebus

Malcolm Angel, Gullivers, Wimborne

Malcolm Whitham, Care Home Bed Finder

Wendy Parrott, Youth Cancer Trust

LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Bodega

BU Dept of Tourism & Hospitality

Food For Thought Cookery School

Hotel Miramar

Webster Family Butchers

MIX MASTER

Alex West - Ojo Rojo

Ashley Barnett - Church Street Gin House

Claudio Gomes – 1805

Daniel Alves - Lolas

Danny Vickers - 1812 Lounge Bar

Iva Peshava - Brewhouse and Kitchen

Jess Smits - Be At One Bar

Jordan Crane - Mai Tai Cocktail Bar

Julezz Towers – TGI Fridays

Stuart Reeves – Chaplins & The Cellar Bar

NEW BUSINESS

1805

Care Home Bed Finder

Christian Orner, SALT Co

Dilli Haat

Drgnfly

Festidolls

Food For Thought Cookery School

Luvwed Group

Makla Bistro

MyShake

Poole Hill Brewery

Pygmy Pineapple

Renoufs Soutbourne

South Coast Caravan Hire

Terrior Tapas

V. Dorset

Wanderlust Retreats

Zim Braai

NIGHT TIME AWARD

Be At One

Canvas

Carls Comedy Club

Coastal Comedy

Halo

Mai Tai Cocktail Bar

Sandfest

RISING STAR

Adrienne Coles - Coastal Comedy

Bill Webb - Poole Hill Brewery

Gemma Elson - The Tap House

George Barry - Dudsbury Golf Club, Hotel & Spa

Hamit Kircal - MyShake Bar

Kamil Skalczynski - Art Sushi

Louise Clarke – Bourne Free

Mark Rush Palmer - The Luvwed Group

Rupert Holloway - Conker Spirit

Ty Temel - Halo & Canvas

SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION

Burnbake Forest Lodges

South Lytchett Manor Caravan and Camping Park

Wanderlust Retreats

SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

Attico

Dacombes of Wimborne

Gullivers Farm & Shop

M's Bakery Ltd

The Christchurch Confectioner

The Furlong Shopping Centre

Webster Family Butchers

Westbourne Bookshop

Willow Floristry

SPA, PAMPERING & WELLBEING

Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa

Festidolls

Flawless Medical Cosmetics

Oceana Day Spa

Soda Beauty & Blow Dry Bar

Village Hotel Club Bournemouth

TOURISM EVENT/FESTIVAL

Bourne Free

Bournemouth 7s Festival

Bournemouth Coastal BID / Christmas Tree Wonderland in the coastal villages

Camp Bestival

Dorset Cruises

Hotel Miramar, Navy Blue Party

Poole Harbour Boat Show

Sandfest